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Friday, March 31, 2017

UPDATE April 4, 2017: Janae White has been safely located in Washington, D.C. She left on her own free will and is now back home.

The Prince George’s County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a critical missing teen. She is identified as 14-year-old Janae White. She was last seen leaving Drew Freeman Middle School at 2600 Brooks Drive in Suitland at approximately 7:30 am on Thursday, March 30th, 2017. The case has been classified as critical due to her age.

White is described as an African-American female, medium complexion, 5'4" tall and weighing 100 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black jacket and white/neon color Nike Jordan tennis shoes.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the Prince George's County Police Department's Regional Investigation Division - Central Region at (301) 772-4911.

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

We’re
starting Wanted Wednesday this week with the sketch of the suspect we’re
actively searching for in the fatal shooting of a young woman. Last October
19th, the suspect shot and killed 18-year-old Allyssa Banks on Prince Place in
Upper Marlboro. A second victim was also shot. He survived. The suspect is
described as an African American male in his early 20s, with a light
complexion, a slim build and brown eyes. Preliminarily, our detectives believe
the suspect attempted to rob the victims prior to the shootings. Detectives are
asking our community to call us with any info, no detail is too small, so we
can provide answers to Allyssa’s loved ones. A
reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest
and indictment. Detectives can be reached at 301-772-4925 or 1-866-411-TIPS.

Breaking
& Entering Suspect

The
suspect in these photos is wanted for breaking into a home in Upper Marlboro
recently. The burglary happened on February 5th at a home on Wyman Way.
Once inside, the suspect stole an electronic item. If you recognize him, please
call 301-868-8773 or 1-866-411-TIPS.

Robbery
at Bakery

Detectives
want to identify and arrest these two suspects who committed an armed robbery
at a bakery in Temple Hills. This happened on March 21st at about
2:00 pm. No one inside of the bakery was hurt. If you have any information on
this case, you’re asked to please call 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash
reward is available.

Convenience Store
Robbery

These
two masked up suspects robbed a convenience store early Sunday morning. The
store is in the 8900 block of Rhode Island Avenue. We are offering a cash
reward for info that helps us arrest and prosecute the suspects. Robbery Unit
detectives can be reached at 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS.

Monday, March 27, 2017

The
victim in Sunday’s fatal shooting in College Park is identified as 36-year-old
Rawle Farley. He was shot and killed in his apartment building on Milestone
Way. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime.

Prince
George’s County Police patrol officers were called to the apartment building in
the 9600 block of Milestone Way shortly after 4:00 pm. The victim was found
suffering from a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives
are working to establish a motive and to identify the suspects.

Anyone
with information is asked to call the our Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925.
Callers who want to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS
(8477), text, “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or
go to www.pgpolice.org and
submit a tip online.

The Homicide Unit is actively investigating the fatal shooting of a teenager Saturday night in Landover. The victim is 15-year-old Dennis Taylor of Columbia Place in Landover.

Officers were called to the 2200 block of Columbia Place at 9:40 pm on March 25th for a shooting. Taylor was found outside suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime. A gun was recovered at the scene. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

Anyone with information is asked to call the our Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers who want to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text, “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online.

Homicide Unit detectives are working to arrest the suspect who shot and killed a man Saturday morning in Laurel. The victim is 33-year-old Marvin Bryan of Garson Terrace in Lanham. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

Patrol officers were called to the 13000 block of Edinburgh Lane around 5:20 am for the report of a shooting. The victim was found inside of a car suffering from a gunshot wound.

Detectives are working to establish a motive and identify the suspect(s).

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the our Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers who want to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text, “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online.

Friday, March 24, 2017

Updated April 6th: Thanks
to a tip from a citizen, the robbery suspect who wore a Mickey Mouse T-Shirt is
now in custody. He’s 29-year-old Stephan Cope of Harvard Street in Northwest
Washington. Cope has been charged with two commercial robberies. Those
robberies include the March 9th robbery of a convenience store on
Chillum Road and the March 24th robbery of another convenience store on Ritchie
Road. He has confessed to his involvement in those crimes. Additional charges
are likely. He is in custody in the District and is being held on an unrelated
matter.

Updated
March 27th: Robbery Unit detectives today released new surveillance
video of the suspect in this case. The video is from March 21st at a
convenience store in the 4800 block of Marlboro Pike. Additionally, the suspect
is now linked to a 5th case in Prince George’s County. He’s wanted
in connection with the armed robbery of a convenience store in the 1400 block
of Ritchie Road in Capitol Heights on March 24th shortly before
11:00 am.

(March 8th) ( March 9th)

Robbery
Unit detectives are working to identify and arrest the man who has robbed
several businesses and citizens in our county and region in recent weeks. One
distinguishing characteristic – the Mickey Mouse t-shirt he’s wearing in two of
the robberies.

So
far, detectives have linked him to five robberies and one attempted robbery –
four in Prince George’s County and two in the District. In five of these cases,
he has used a gun to commit the crime.

March 21st

A
cash reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and
indictment. If you have information on his identify, please call the Robbery
Unit at 301-772-4905. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime
Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES
(274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and
submit a tip online.

Thursday, March 23, 2017

A
suspended Prince George’s County Police Officer was indicted by a grand jury
today.

Corporal
Levi Vaughn faces charges of second degree assault and misconduct in office.
The allegation involves conduct which occurred while the officer was on duty on
July 15, 2016. His police powers were suspended in November.

The
Internal Affairs Division launched an investigation after learning of theincident which involved striking a suspect who
was in custody. The Prince George’s County Police Department brought this case
to the State’s Attorney’s Office for consideration of criminal charges
following the internal investigation.

Vaughn
joined the department in 2007. He was assigned to the Bureau of Patrol.

The
Prince George’s County Police Department arrested and suspended an officer
earlier today after the officer was involved in a crash in his cruiser. It was
suspectedthe off-duty officer was driving
under the influence of alcohol prior to the crash. Police Officer First Class
Christopher Brown is charged with multiple counts of driving under the
influence and speeding.

The
crash took place around 2:30 am near Pennsylvania Avenue and I-495. It was
determined Brown clipped the back of a tractor trailer, lost control of his
cruiser and hit a guardrail. The tractor trailer driver was not hurt. The
preliminary investigation reveals, Brown left the scene following the crash but
returned a short time later. Responding officers suspected PFC Brown was under
the influence of alcohol and he was arrested. He was not hurt in the crash. He
was driving a marked cruiser.

In
2012, the same officer was involved in another crash in his cruiser while under
the influence in Oxon Hill. Prince George’s County Police arrested the officer
following that crash. He pleaded guilty to those charges. He was also
disciplined administratively.

“I
find the circumstances surrounding this incident gravely troubling and I
apologize to the community for the appearance of impropriety. Know that,
as always, when I have the facts I will take appropriate action to remedy this
and I will make the facts known to the public,” said Chief Hank Stawinski.

Brown
joined the department in 2009 and is assigned to the Bureau of Patrol.

Homicide Unit detectives today released a
composite sketch of the suspect wanted in connection with the October homicide
of 18-year-old Allyssa Banks. Detectives are asking for the community’s help in
identifying this suspect so we can provide answers to her loved ones. A reward
of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and
indictment in this case. Tipsters will never have to give their names.

On October 19th, 2016, at about
1:45 am, officers were called to the 10200 block of Prince Place in Upper
Marlboro for a shooting. When they arrived, they found Banks suffering from
gunshot wounds. She died at the hospital. A second victim was also shot.
He survived his injuries.

The suspect is described as an African
American male in his early 20s, with a light complexion, a slim build, brown
eyes and was wearing a black-hooded jacket the night of the murder.

Preliminarily, our detectives believe the
suspect attempted to rob the victims prior to the shootings.

Anyone with information about this case is
asked to call the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit at
301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at
1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text, “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on
your cell phone or go to www.pgpolice.org and
submit a tip online.

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Detectives
are actively working to find this suspect who is now linked to multiple
investigations. On Tuesday morning, around 1:00 am, this suspect walked into a
convenience store in the 4800 block of Marlboro Pike. Once inside, he implied
he had a weapon and demanded money.

This
same suspect is also wanted for robbing another convenience store on March 9th.
In this case, the suspect pulled out a handgun when making his demands. This
store is in the 900 block Chillum Road in Chillum. If you have information on
either of these robberies, please call 301-772-4905.

This
is another photo of the suspect. He’s also linked to the robbery of a citizen
outside of a convenience store in the 7400 block of Annapolis Road on March 19th.
The investigation reveals he also tried to rob another victim a short time
later in the 7500 block of Annapolis Road.

If
you know anything about this suspect, you can also call 1-866-411-TIPS. A
cash reward is available.

Suspect
in Non-Contact Shooting

This
suspect is wanted for a non-contact shooting in Landover. The preliminary
investigation reveals the suspect got into an unprovoked verbal dispute with
the two victims prior to firing a weapon at the victims who were walking in the
300 block of Garrett A Morgan Boulevard on March 8th at about 11:45
pm. The victims were not hurt. The suspect’s blue book bag has the word “TRUE”
on it. If you have any information, please call detectives at
301-772-4911.

Today the Prince George’s County Police Department extended its most sincere thanks to Seat Pleasant Volunteer EMT Phil Martin for his quick and heroic action in helping to get emergency help to one of our officers.

In the early morning hours of March 3rd, Police Officer First Class Ricardo Biddy who is also a Seat Pleasant Volunteer EMT was leaving his firehouse after his shift in his Prince George’s County police cruiser. As PFC Biddy pulled up in front of his home which was 15 minutes away, he was on the phone with his friend, Seat Pleasant volunteer EMT Phil Martin. While idling inside his cruiser which was parked in front of his home, Officer Biddy’s speech suddenly became slurred and incoherent and then the call disconnected.

EMT Martin, knowing something could be horribly wrong, immediately called public safety communications who dispatched Police and Fire/EMS. Martin then jumped in his personal vehicle and traced Officer Biddy’s route home. Once Martin located the cruiser, he found Biddy unresponsive inside. Other emergency units soon arrived and rushed Biddy to the hospital where he got the help he needed.

It was determined that Biddy’s cruiser was leaking carbon monoxide into the car, poisoning the officer.

The Prince George’s County Police Department believes that the carbon monoxide leak in Officer Biddy’s car was isolated to his cruiser alone. There was repair work performed on the cruiser in January at the dealership which included the replacing the engine’s manifold. As part of an internal investigation, the department learned Biddy took cruiser to county fleet maintenance after that repair in January and February upon smelling what he thought were exhaust fumes inside his vehicle. Testing on the vehicle by the county, dealership, and hazmat officials found nothing wrong during those visits. After the medical incident, fleet maintenance workers recreated what Biddy had done on March 3rd and discovered carbon monoxide was leaking into the cabin. The cruiser was sent back to the dealership which discovered there was a crack in the engine’s manifold.

Officer Biddy and Volunteer EMT Martin are lifelong friends having met when they were just 7 years old. At an interagency press conference today, EMT Martin was given the Prince George’s County Fire Department’s Emergency Service Award for his “quick thinking and immediate action to help save the life of a fellow member and friend.”

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

The Homicide Unit arrested the suspect wanted
for the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Shamica Briggs in Springdale last
month. The suspect is 33-year-old Darell Alfred of the 700 block of Quarry
Avenue in Capitol Heights.

On February 25th, at about 2:35 am, officers
were called to the 10000 block of Yellowwood Lane. Officers found the victim in
the roadway suffering from several gunshot wounds. She was pronounced dead
on the scene.

Preliminarily, detectives believe the fatal
shooting stemmed from an argument between the suspect and victim. Alfred is
charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He is in the
custody of the Department of Corrections and is being held on a no-bond status.

Anyone with information about this case is
asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain
anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text,
“PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgpolice.org and
submit a tip online.

Monday, March 20, 2017

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction
Unit is investigating a fatal collision in Fort Washington on Saturday. The
victim is 58-year-old Glenn Taylor of Caskadilla Lane in Accokeek.

On March 18th, around 4:20 pm,
patrol officers were called to the intersection of Indian Head Highway and Old
Fort Road for a crash involving a motorcycle. Responding officers discovered
the victim suffering from critical injuries. He was taken to a hospital where
he died several hours later.

The preliminary investigation reveals Taylor
was traveling northbound on Indian Head Highway approaching Old Fort Road. It
appears he may have tried to avoid a trashcan in the roadway, which caused him
to lose control of his motorcycle. No other vehicles were involved in the
collision.

Anyone with information on this collision is
asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit
at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime
Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES
(274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

The Special Operations Division will conduct a sobriety checkpoint this Thursday, March 23rd from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm. Officers will focus on the northern portion of the county. This is one of the many checkpoints that will be conducted throughout the year. Never drink and drive. The consequences are not worth the risk.

Thursday, March 16, 2017

This
evening, detectives will canvass for information in a fatal shooting last night
in Largo. The victim is 25-year-old Gregory Anthony Taylor of Prince Place.
Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime. A reward of
up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and
indictment in this case.

On March 15th, at about 7:15 pm, patrol officers responded to the
10100 block of Campus Way South for the report of a shooting. When they
arrived, the officers discovered the victim outside suffering from gunshot
wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to identify a
suspect(s) and motive in this case. The canvass will begin at 5:30 pm in the
10100 block of Campus Way South.

Anyone
with information on this fatal shooting is asked to call the Homicide Unit
at 301-772-4925.
Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477),
text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go
to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and
submit a tip online.

The Homicide Unit arrested the suspect wanted for a fatal shooting in Capitol Heights last week. The suspect is 27-year-old Kevin Kavon Fleming Jr., of the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike in Capitol Heights.

On March 8th, at about 11:25 pm, a citizen flagged down an officer on patrol in the 5200 block of Marlboro Pike. The officer found 31-year-oldTimothy Wimbush in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Preliminarily, detectives believe the fatal shooting stemmed from a dispute between the suspect and victim. Fleming is charged with first and second degree murder and related charges. He is in the custody of the Department of Corrections on a no-bond status.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text, “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgpolice.org and submit a tip online.

Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in Largo. The victim is 25-year-old Gregory Anthony Taylor of Prince Place. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a random crime. A reward of up to $25,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

On March 15th, at about 7:15 pm, patrol officers responded to the 10100 block of Campus Way South for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, the officers discovered the victim outside suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

Detectives are working to identify a suspect(s) and motive in this case.

Anyone with information on this case is asked to call the Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Prince George’s
County Police patrol officers today arrested the man wanted for breaking into
the United States Army Career Center in Oxon Hill earlier this month. The
suspect is 30-year-old Kyle Pedigo from Norwich, Connecticut. Officers arrested
him this morning when he tried to break into a pool and spa company in Upper
Marlboro.

On March 2nd,
shortly before 4:00 am, our investigation reveals Pedigo broke into the
military career center in the 5400 block of St. Barnabas Road. The
investigation reveals he stole a government-owned car and a U.S. Army dress
uniformas well as additional uniform items.
The following day, Pedigo was sighted in Groton, Connecticut. The stolen car
and uniforms have been recovered.

This morning, Prince
George’s County Police officers arrested him as he tried to break into the
business in the 4800 block of Crain Highway. He’s charged in our county with
multiple charges, including burglary and felony theft. He is also facing
changes in Connecticut. Additional charges outside of our jurisdiction are
likely.

We're starting Wanted Wednesday this week with clear photos of the suspect who robbed a convenience store. He targeted the business on March 9th at about 3:00 am. The store is in the 900 block of Chillum Road. The suspect displayed a gun during the robbery. If you know his name, please call us at 301-772-4905 or Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward is available.

Cell Phone Store Robbery

This armed suspect chose a cellphone store to rob. He robbed the business in the 6300 block of Livingston Road on March 11th at about 6:30 pm. The suspect ordered the employee to hand over cash. Once he had the money, he ran from the store. Please help us arrest him. Call our detectives at 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS.

Theft at Liquor Store

Detectives would like to talk to the man in this photo in connection with a theft at a liquor store in Beltsville. The preliminary investigation reveals a customer mistakenly left his wallet at the store the morning of March 2nd. When that customer returned to the store that afternoon and found his wallet, several hundred dollars had been taken from the wallet. If you know this suspect, please call our detectives at 301-937-0910 or 1-866-411-TIPS.

Gas Station Robbery

This suspect was also armed with a gun when he robbed a gas station in Capitol Heights on March 11th. The robbery took place at about 8:45 pm at the business in the 6200 block of Walker Mill Road. He ran from the store once he stole cash from the register. Robbery Unit detectives can be reached at 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward is available.

Robbery at Drugstore

This bundled up suspect robbed a drug store in Clinton early this morning. The armed suspect walked into the store in the 8800 block of Branch Avenue around 2:40 am and demanded cash. If you recognize his winter wear, please call detectives at 301-772-4905 or 1-866-411-TIPS. A cash reward is available.

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

The Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision in Capitol Heights. The victim is 31-year-old Alexandra Allen of Sunfield Terrace in Fort Washington.

On March 11th, around 11:20 pm, patrol officers were called to the 1200 block of Addison Road South for a single vehicle collision. Officers found Allen, the front seat passenger, in the roadway suffering from critical injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car sustained what preliminarily appear to be non-life threatening injuries.

The preliminary investigation reveals the car was traveling northbound on Addison Road South. For reasons which are under investigation, the driver lost control, struck a curb and a utility pole. Preliminarily, it appears this vehicle had fled a traffic stop initiated by the Capitol Heights Police Department.

All inquiries as to the traffic stop are being handled by the Capitol Heights Police Department.

Anyone with information on this crash is asked to call the Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit at 301-731-4422. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS, text “PGPD plus your message” to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or go to www.pgcrimesolvers.com.

Monday, March 13, 2017

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Special Operations Division will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, March 17, 2017, from 9:00 pm to 3:00 am. There will be multiple checkpoints throughout the year.